Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Rohith Sunil for the July 17, 2025, shooting death of Ms. Casey Way (41). The victim was shot and killed while walking her dogs in San Leandro. Her death was the second murder in San Leandro.
Mr. Sunil has also been charged with assault with a semi-automatic gun and carrying a loaded weapon in public, all felonies. In addition, the charges include sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a firearm, causing death. If convicted, Mr. Sunil could be sentenced to up to 50 years to life in state prison.
The criminal complaint alleges that on July 17, 2025, Ms. Way was walking her dogs with a friend on E.14th Street when Mr. Sunil approached. Mr. Sunil allegedly had a conversation with the victim and her friend, and then suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot Ms. Way.
Rohith Sunil is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. in Department 702 at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
HATE CRIME CHARGE FILED IN KNIFE INCIDENT ON BART PLATFORM IN FREMONT
July 14, 2025
Oakland, CA – Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Michael Eugene Sprague (45), including brandishing a weapon and a hate crime enhancement, for allegedly threatening a BART patron waiting for a train with a knife while shouting “go back to your country.”
The complaint alleges that on July 10, 2025, Mr. Sprague threatened the BART patron while exhibiting a deadly weapon in a rude, angry, or threatening manner. The complaint contains a hate crime enhancement, which alleges that Mr. Sprague committed the alleged crime because of the victim’s actual characteristics and perceived characteristics with respect to race and ethnicity.
Michael Eugene Sprague’s arraignment is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 9 AM, in Department 712 at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
Charges Include Gun and Great Bodily Injury Enhancements
July 9, 2025
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Andre Thomas Williams (49) for the deadly shooting of Ryan Montgomery Christie (47).
The complaint alleges that on June 13, 2025, Mr. Williams shot and killed Ryan Montgomery Christie. Mr. Williams is further alleged to have personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, causing the death of the victim. In addition, Mr. Williams is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The complaint includes enhancements for the use of the firearm and the infliction of great bodily injury upon Ryan Montgomery Christie.
Andre Thomas Williams is currently being held without bail. He waived his arraignment today and is scheduled to appear for a plea hearing on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Department 702 at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
This is the first homicide in San Leandro in 2025.
Oakland, CA — District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Emmanuel Gonzalez Mendoza (34).
On Friday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers from the Oakland Area Office responded to a report of a multi-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 80 eastbound, near Buchanan Street in Alameda County. Upon arrival, officers discovered a three-vehicle crash, which tragically resulted in the death of one driver. Mr. Gonzalez Mendoza is alleged to be the driver of the vehicle that caused the crash. It is further alleged that at the time he was driving, Mr. Mendoza had an excessive amount of alcohol in his system and that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, causing the tragic death of the victim in this case.
Mr. Gonzalez Mendoza has been charged with the following felony offenses: gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim whose life was tragically cut short by this senseless act,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
Emmanuel Gonzalez Mendoza will be arraigned July 1, 2025, in Department 112 of the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
Charges Include Felon with Prior Conviction Enhancements
April 28, 2025
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that she has filed felony assault charges against Jeremy Morton (30) for an alleged assault and battery on 2 elderly individuals at a supermarket in Oakland’s Chinatown district.
The felony complaint against Mr. Morton alleges that he committed elder abuse and used a deadly weapon in the attack.
“This unprovoked attack against two elderly men shocks the conscience of our community,” DA Dickson said. “Our office stands with the victims of this alleged assault, and the charges that Mr. Morton faces reflect the seriousness of his actions and the need to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.”
Mr. Morton is charged with multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. It is further alleged that Mr. Morton has previously been convicted of carjacking, attempted robbery, and false imprisonment. If convicted, Mr. Morton could face up to 19 years in prison.
Jeremy Morton is scheduled to be arraigned Monday, April 28, 2025, in Department 112 at the Wiley E. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
“The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in California. Each year, our office receives over 40,000 cases from law enforcement for prosecution. The ACDAO operates from nine locations and employs 150 attorneys, 35 victim-witness advocates, 75 inspectors, and 130 operations staff members. We are committed to administering justice for the people who live, work, and play in Alameda County, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code.”
